Make the Changes Home Buyers Want

Prepping for a move requires putting a lot of different things on your mind. For one, you need to figure out how you will pack, making sure that everyone important is aware that you are moving (both loved ones and formal entities), and of course, there’s the pesky little matter of needing to get your former house sold. In some cases, you may be stuck in a situation where you need to move quickly, which means there’s even more pressure to find a good match. While everyone wants different things for their home, there’s several universal things that have been proven to help your chances. Here are some of the top options.

1. Kitchens: Think about this. Do you sit down in the dining room for every meal, or just relax in the kitchen while you eat. Many people are preferring the latter, which is why big kitchens are in, especially if you happen to have a TV nearby. There’s a reason kitchen remodeling in Clarkston is considered one of the quickest ways to raise the value of your home, after all.
2. Storage: Closets, cabinets, cupboards, any of these, really, are important to people to have in abundance, especially if you’re talking about families. During your remodel, it may not be a bad idea to have a few bits of extra storage in certain rooms, especially to appeal to families, who have more people accumulating items.
3. The Laundry Room: This one comes straight from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). As a part of a survey, they asked actual home buyers about the features that they wanted most out of a home, and this was at the top of the list. Note that this is a laundry room, not just laundry machines. People want the machines, yes, but they also want the room to help them organize clothing before putting it away.

So, with all these different options on your hands, you may find yourself debating exactly what you want to start with first. Again, there’s no single right answer, but certain things will help steer you toward the best choice. The first, obviously, is time. If you’re thinking a few years ahead, you can make more extensive changes than you can if you only have a few months to work with. The same applies to money. However, something else worth considering is what people moving into your neighborhood are looking for. For example, if you see a lot of families moving in, different additions and modifications are going to catch their eyes compared to young professionals. Keep all of this in mind.